PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

How the Program Works

• This program was created for youth/young adults ages 17-19, that are in grades 11 & 12; that have low GPA’s, low to no credits, or that has disconnected mentally from the K-12 school system.

• The program was designed to re-engage students to not only receive their High School diploma through Adult & Community Education; but also achieve a multi pre-apprenticeship certification in the areas of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, and Welding. In addition to the multi-apprenticeship certification youth/young adults will earn additional certifications; OSHA, First Aid, Aerial Lift, and Forklift.

• The trades are in structured by Florida Training Services, Inc., which is a registered trade apprenticeship program approved by the State of Florida and the Department of Labor.

Student Incentive

• Student(s) also receive an education stipend of $8.50/hourly stipend.

ON THE JOB TRAINING

• Student(s) will be placed into a (3) month OJT position in June (after graduation)

• These OJT positions will be with trade business partners located throughout the community.

certification

• Student(s) will receive a multi-apprenticeship certification in the following

areas ~ electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, welding.

In addition, student(s) will study to receive additional certifications in first

aid, OSHA, aerial lift and forklift.

Student(s) ~ Choices

• Student(s) making the decision to enter the workforce full time in a trade specific field will be linked to employment by Florida Training Services, Inc. (registered & approved by State of Florida & Department of Labor)

• Student(s) making the decision to further their education in apprenticeship, will be assisted by Florida Training Services, Inc. (registered & approved by State of Florida & Department of Labor)

• Student(s) having a desire to further their education into college/university will be provided assistance through Youth Empowerment i.e. ACT/SAT prep, college readiness, college admission tours, etc.

• Student(s) having a desire to join into the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines will be provided assistance through Youth Empowerment i.e. ASVAB tutorial, linked to a recruiter, etc.

Dispelling the Myths

• Student(s) receiving a High School Diploma through Adult & Community Education can enroll into a (4) year university/college.

• Student(s) receiving a High School Diploma through Adult & Community Education can enroll into Palm Beach State College.

• Student(s) receiving a High School Diploma through Adult & Community Education can enlist into the Armed Forces.

• Florida Training Services, Inc. is approved by the State of Florida and Department of Labor as a registered trade apprenticeship program.

ABOUT US

The Empowerment Center is a community drop-in center for youth and young adults ages 11-19; we provided programs that assist in the following areas: Education, Mentoring, Technology, Life Skills, Career success, and Recreation. We are open Monday-Friday from 9AM-7PM